Donate

Our facility features a drive-through donation drop off and our friendly staff and volunteers are always happy to help you with your generous donation. 

SOME IMPORTANT COMMUNICATION TO HELP WITH YOUR DONATION

Accidents happen and items get donated unintentionally.  Unfortunately, there has been an increase in the number of these occurrences. 
While every effort is made to reunite the donor with their item(s), it is often an unsuccessful and time-consuming situation due to the large volume of goods received despite the valiant attempts of staff and volunteers. 

To reduce the risk of such an occurrence, please be mindful of the following:

  • Ensure that the item has indeed been accidentally donated and not just misplaced. 
  • Assume responsibility for the delivery of your own donations so miscommunication or errors aren't made.
  • Carefully review the contents of your intended donation box or bag to ensure the items inside are supposed to be there prior to your visit
  • Details are important when a donation error occurs.  Provide a clear description of the item when communicating with staff about this unintended donation.  This includes the time, day and packaging details to aid in the search.
  • Recognize that once an item is donated, it becomes the property of Evolve Caledon.  We will do what we can to reunite you with your item but we ask for your gracious understanding when we are unable to do so.

Please refer to our FAQ section for further information on donating to Evolve Caledon.

Thank you for your cooperation!

 

IMPORTANT CHANGE TO DONATION DROP OFF LOCATION!

Effective Dec 21, 2024 the Evolve Caledon Donation Centre will be moving to our store located at 4 Industrial Rd. (right across the street from our current location of 109 Industrial Rd.)

Please see our press release for more details and information about our holiday hours by clicking this link: b810b037-0488-4340-ae4c-b8e9d2dd07c6.pdf

 

PLEASE READ OUR UNACCEPTABLE DONATIONS LIST CAREFULLY FOR UPDATES THAT ARE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 2025.   

ACCEPTABLE DONATIONS 

  • Clothing 
  • Footwear 
  • Accessories 
  • Purses / Luggage 
  • Linens (excluding bed pillows and cushions) 
  • Textiles  

Please note: Clothing, shoes, purses, linens and stuffed toys that aren’t in sellable condition will be accepted as textile recycling. If you wish to bring items like this, please be aware that they must be in sanitary condition or they will be refused.    Please bag and label them as “Salvage” to make the process easier for you at the time of donation. 

  • Antiques and Collectibles 
  • Books *see below for exceptions 
  • Records, CDs and DVDs  
  • Small Appliances (working) 
  • Regular-sized Furniture (including, but not limited to occasional tables, sofas, loveseats, armchairs, kitchen chairs, nightstands, console tables, 3-piece kitchen/bistro sets, small accent/child-sized desks)

Due to space limitations, we are unable to take over-sized furniture.  See below for unacceptable furniture donations.  If you are unsure about acceptability, please contact us using the link at the bottom of our website with your inquiry.  Photos and dimensions of the item(s) in question may be requested by staff when they respond.

  • Home Décor 
  • Pictures, Frames & Mirrors (size not exceeding 48”x48”) 
  • Housewares 
  • Sporting Goods *see below for exceptions 
  • Tools and Hardware 
  • Games and Puzzles (complete and in good condition) 
  • New toys (in original packaging or box)
  • Stuffed Animals (new with tags attached)  

SEASONAL DONATIONS WITH LIMITATIONS

Christmas-Related Donations Accepted Between October 1 - December 24

Including but not limited to:

  • Christmas Trees
  • Christmas Ornaments
  • Indoor and Outdoor Christmas Decor

Outdoor Seasonal Items Accepted Between March 1 - October 31

Including but not limited to:

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Bikes, Scooters, Wagons and Ride-On Toys
  • Hockey and Basketball Nets
  • Lawn Mowers
  • Fertilizer Spreaders
  • Garden Tools
  • Outdoor Decor

We must be strategic about what we can and can't accept to ensure that we are able to sell items we receive.  As a non-profit, we can’t afford to pay disposal fees for unsaleable/undesirable items.  

Please see below for our unacceptable donations list and suggested alternatives for donating unacceptable items.  

UNACCEPTABLE DONATIONS 

  • Unassembled / Large items that may pose a safety risk 
  • Items not approved by Health Canada / CSA guidelines – including, but not limited to, sofa beds, mattresses, box springs, baby equipment, etc. 
  • Carpets 
  • Window Coverings (when not in original packaging) 
  • Blinds with cords 
  • Used Sports Helmets and Protective Sports Equipment 
  • Large Fitness Equipment (including but not limited to treadmills, large weight benches, ellipticals and large exercise bikes) 
  • Used Humidifiers and Vaporizers 
  • Textbooks, Encyclopedias and Discarded Library Books 
  • Large Appliances 
  • Gas Appliances 
  • Building Supplies 
  • Interior and Exterior Doors and Windows 
  • Large/Oversized Furniture (including but not limited to hutches, dining room sets, dressers, armoires, headboards and footboards, wardrobes, large desks, large patio dining sets)
  • Any items with unsecured glass tops / frameless glass & mirrors 
  • Used Toys  

Suggested Alternatives for donating these items: 

Our Retail Operations team has the right to say “No Thank You” to unacceptable items.  

Thank You! 

 
If you have any questions, we’d love to hear from you! Feel free to call or email us, anytime.